THE assault case against kwaito star Arthur Mafokate has been postponed until the 20th of next month.
Arthur made a brief appearance in the Midrand Magistrates Court in Joburg on Friday.
The defence team asked the magistrate to postpone the case to allow for further investigation and possible mediation between Arthur and his accuser, Busisiwe “Cici” Twala.
However, Cici and her legal team refused mediation, which would have involved negotiating an out of court agreement.
Her spokesman, Themba Masango, told Daily Sun: “This is not going to happen. The accused must face the full might of the law. We are calling on the authorities to act without fear.
“They must make an example out of this one because he’s a so called high profile celebrity.”
Dressed in black, Cici was quiet when she arrived in court, walking on crutches.
After the alleged assault, she had to undergo a hip replacement operation.
She was supported in court by family members and celebrities, all dressed in black.
Among her supporters were Ntsiki Mazwai and Andile Gaelesiwe. Some celebrities made their views known on Twitter and Ntsiki was especially outspoken, writing: “Why are you surprised by Arthur when he had power and control over all his women and artists? Didn’t Vavi get fired over this s**t?”
Arthur made headlines after Cici, his former girlfriend, accused him of assaulting her in June. He was arrested after she opened an assault case and he spent the night in jail before appearing in court the next morning.
He allegedly dragged Cici down the street behind his car
following a heated argument at his Midrand home.
